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A woman suffering from hip pain
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
20.05.24
Radiólogo

Low dose radiotherapy for hip osteoarthritis

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the cartilage in the hip joint breaks down, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It typically affects older adults and results from wear and tear, leading to inflammation and bone spurs. One method to help alleviate the symptoms of this condition is low-dose radiotherapy. Leading consultant radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer explains how it can manage the symptoms, how it compares to surgical methods and risk factors linked to the treatment.

A woman's knee
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
18.04.24
Traumatólogo

Radiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis

Radiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis involves low-dose radiation targeting the knee joint, which reduces pain and inflammation and improve function and mobility. This treatment can offer symptomatic relief when other conservative measures fail. Here to explain more is distinguished specialist and clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer, who discusses how radiotherapy can alleviate pain caused by knee osteoarthritis.

A man's elbow
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
19.03.24
Radiólogo

Low dose radiotherapy for tennis elbow: how does it work?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition involving inflammation of the tendons on the outer side of the elbow, often caused by repetitive wrist and arm motions. One option which can be used to alleviate the symptoms of this condition is low dose radiotherapy. Leading radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer explains how radiotherapy can help pain caused by tennis elbow, and its benefits over other treatment methods for the condition.

woman in black and white with hand in back pocket
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
16.02.24
Oncólogo Radioterapia

Radiotherapy for trochanteric bursitis

Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the bursa near the outer hip, causing pain, tenderness, and stiffness. It often results from overuse or injury, with symptoms aggravated by hip movement. It may be surprising to some, but radiotherapy can be used to relieve symptoms. Dr Richard Shaffer is here to explain more about how radiotherapy can aid management of the condition.

radiotherapy
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
01.04.22
Oncólogo Radioterapia

Psoriasis, keloid scarring, arthritis and many more: Could radiotherapy be the answer?

Radiotherapy, traditionally used to treat cancer, can also be beneficial to patients with benign conditions such as psoriasis, arthritis and keloid scarring. In this illuminating article, highly respected radiotherapy specialist and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer gives an expert guide to radiotherapy for benign conditions.

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